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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2541 N 32ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19132 | |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2828 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2433 N 25TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work. Rem | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2900 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical work consists of the installation of a new panelboard, transformers, and disconnects fed from an existing 400A disconnect; installation of new lighting and power devices within the existing elevator machine room and new electrical rooms as per 2017 NEC. | — | MARANO ELECTRIC INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1529 W TUCKER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #712190- CF-2026-043744 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF REAR STRUCTURE. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REAR STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING, REPAIR OF FRONT FACADE AS PER ENGINEER REPORT, APPROVED PLANS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS I | — | UA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING CO | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001868 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001870 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2814 N 25TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration(1), Exhaust fan ceiling (1) ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - second floor (1), Install bathroom fixture (3), install wall/ceiling heater, install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), new receptacle and circuit, arc fault, second floor(1), relocate rear bed outlet and switch (1) all wires fished in walls and ceilings. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residen | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001869 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2739 N 24TH ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3105 N 16TH ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF COMPLETE DEMOLITION (REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 2/3 OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING) OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED MASONRY STRUCTURE WITH EXTERIOR WALLS, FOUNDATION, AND SLAB TO REMAIN. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001871 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3700 RIDGE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 2347 W HAGERT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1542 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 3107 N 32ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire all of building new devices and install 100 amp service to NEC 2017 | — | Brian Monroe | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1341 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2269 N BANCROFT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2348 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN, INSTALL A FIRE ALARM ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 | 3 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 | 3 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2421 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | PRDR INVESTMENTS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2814 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 | 3 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19132 |